US Bridges

I-15SB On-Ramp over Santa Clara River

Good

Washington County, Utah · At Dixie Drive Intchg. · Structure no. 3F 807

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
303 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,918
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-15SB On-Ramp over Santa Clara River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-15SB On-Ramp over Santa Clara River in Washington County, Utah. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Utah average of 40.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,918 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,702 by 2037. The structure is 303 ft (92.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI-15SB On-Ramp
CrossesSanta Clara River
LocationAt Dixie Drive Intchg.
RouteInterstate 15
StateUtah
Coordinates37.07486, -113.58539
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length303 ft (92.5 m)
Longest span114 ft (34.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,918 (2017)
Projected traffic10,702 by 2037
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-15SB On-Ramp over Santa Clara River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-15SB On-Ramp over Santa Clara River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does I-15SB On-Ramp over Santa Clara River carry?

About 8,918 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-15SB On-Ramp over Santa Clara River?

The structure is 303 ft (92.5 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns I-15SB On-Ramp over Santa Clara River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.